The SECURE second Open Call is now open. EU SMEs can apply for up to € 30,000 in co-funding (50% co-financing) to adopt cybersecurity measures and achieve CRA compliance, from vulnerability management and secure development to governance and technical documentation.
This call total budget is € 11.5 million and the call stays open until 11 December 2026.
Who can apply
SMEs directly affected by the Cyber Resilience Act include manufacturers, developers,importers, distributors, and open-source stewards. Companies falling within the scope of the CRA must ensure their products meet cyber security requirements throughout their lifecycle.
Eligibility Criteria
Single Legal Entity, Micro, Small or Medium Enterprise based in the European Economic Area. Operator falling under the CRA scope financing a CRA-Compliance-related activity.
How to apply?
All application steps, from registration and evaluation to implementation and impact
assessment, are managed via a dedicated digital platform.
- Upload the required company documents and request pre-financing if needed
- Prepare and submit your Proposal and Budget
- Wait for the evaluation of your application
- Sign the Sub Grant Agreement and receive pre-financing
- Implement your project within 180 days
- Get funded!
The deadline to apply is 11 December 2026.
SECURE is an EU-funded project under the Digital Europe Programme managed by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) that helps Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (mSMEs) across Europe enhance their cyber resilience.
With a total budget of nearly € 22 million SECURE supports mSMEs to adopt cybersecurity measures and achieve CRA compliance.